New Green Star credit for Covid-19 innovation
The GBCSA has added a new Covid-19 innovation credit to its Green Star rating tool. This will reward any design initiatives, construction management procedures, technologies, processes or strategies employed on projects to address Covid-19.
Leading a green recovery
At the GBCSA’s recent annual general meeting on 22 July, CEO Lisa Reynolds outlined the organisations strategy and how it aims to become more agile and responsive to the needs of members, while playing a leading role in broader sustainability discussions and projects.
Building versatility under the microscope
Being unable to leave the house for weeks on end has shown many of us the utility value of good architectural design.
Parks and green spaces provide essential services
The value of parks and outdoor spaces in South Africa is expected to prove even more precious as our nation deals with the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
11 Reasons to Build Green
It has become critical to design, construct and operate buildings that are energy efficient, resource efficient and environmentally responsible.
Spend more time at home but less on your utility bill
Today, we better understand the advantages and disadvantages of working from home. Unfortunately a rising utility bill is one of them.
How is technology impacting property?
The rate of change is accelerating. And the incessant advances in technology are especially being noticed in the property sector. We spoke with Sean Godoy on how PropTech is changing South Africa’s residential market.
Tips for building your green home
It used to be a fad, but now the good vibes gained in minimising your carbon footprint around the house are compounded by increased property value, fewer electricity and water costs, and, improved over all quality.
Top 5 green building trends for 2020
There are more than 500 certified green buildings in South Africa and this number keeps going up. The rands and sense of building green is becoming better understood by clients and an ever-growing number of services and products keep up with the demands of the green value chain.
Green Game-Changers Win Greenovate Property and Engineering Awards 2019
University of Pretoria is the winner of the Greenovate Property Award 2019 and North West University the winner of the Greenovate Engineering Award 2019.
Work as a GBCSA Accredited Professional
In the years prior to 2016 the Green Building in South Africa: Guide to Costs and Trends Report found the cost of building green, over and above the convention cost of construction, averaged 5.0%.
Gear up your rating as a green building professional
To recognise the maturing of the green building sector in South Africa, Green Building Council South Africa has introduced tiers to the AP ratings given to professionals who are accredited with the GBCSA to work on Green Star or Net Zero projects.
